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Ribbed Belt, Vehicles With Tensioning Damper and A/C Compressor






Ribbed Belt, Vehicles with Tensioning Damper and A/C Compressor

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Locking Pin (T10060 A)

Removing

- Remove the noise insulation - 1 -.





- Remove the front section of the right front wheel housing liner.






Risk of destroying due to reversed running direction on a used ribbed belt.

Before removing ribbed belt, marking running direction with chalk or felt-tip pen for reinstallation later.

- Pivot the tensioner clockwise - arrow - to release the tension on the ribbed belt.





- Secure the tensioning element with (T10060 A).

- Remove ribbed belt.

Installing

Installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following:

Before installing the ribbed belt, make sure that all ancillaries (generator and A/C compressor) are secured tightly.

- Mount the ribbed belt on the ribbed belt pulley.





1. Vibration damper

2. Tensioning element

3. Generator

4. A/C Compressor

- Hold the tensioner with an open-end wrench and remove the (T10060 A).





- Release the tension on the tensioner.

- Check ribbed belt for correct positioning.

- Start the engine and check the belt routing.

- Install the front section of the front wheel housing liner.

- Install the noise insulation.